And to think where they would be if the didn't sign Keith before the never ending front loaded contracts were eliminated. But it is a great example of today's NHL cap system. Go for it today at the expense of tomorrow. Also a bit of a cautionary tale of...when you go for it you better hit your window and have a cup or 2 to show for it. Both the Hawks and Kings got their shots at glory and will likely now start sinking under the weight of their veteran contracts.

It also shows that sometimes you need to make an unpopular ruthless decision and move out popular players that won you cups instead of overpaying substantially through non prime years to keep them there (cough Toews and Seabrook. Kane is still worth his contract but won't be in 3ish years). Sometimes you trade these guys when at the height of their value and retool on the fly. LA fell into a similar trap with Kopitar, Gaborik etc.

By the same token when you give young teams pressure it's also dangerous for them.

You could be right for sure at this point my brain is telling me Edmonton but I wouldn't be surprised if the Sharks have one more trick up their sleeve but allot of their players are older and have played allot of hockey in the last 12 months so we shall see.

That's not a hit. That's a cheapshot. Of course it's that gutless punk Kadri. He is a dispicable player that deserves to be tossed out of the league. Seriously, the guy has been doing this same dirty cowardly attempting to injure back to his junior days.

I wish Maurice had the Jets playing the way Toronto is playing. Speed speed speed, relentless forechecking, and abundance of offense. I just look at them and go, "What's stopping us from looking like this?"

I wish Maurice had the Jets playing the way Toronto is playing. Speed speed speed, relentless forechecking, and abundance of offense. I just look at them and go, "What's stopping us from looking like this?"

same. maybe next year. Our teams are not identical but we have enough fast skilled players capable of playing that type of game too.